Permis PrêtMotorcycle driving course in Québec: length and content
The course is a required step between the 6R licence and the closed-track test.
Short answer: The course is given at an SAAQ-recognized driving school and takes at least 30 days: a closed-track block (3 h theory + 4 blocks of 4 h = 16 h) and a road block (3 h theory + 5 blocks of 2 h = 10 h).
Content
- Block 1, closed track: one 3-hour theory block, then four practical blocks of 4 hours (16 h).
- Block 2, on the road: one 3-hour theory block, then five practical blocks of 2 hours (10 h).
- An attestation is issued when the course is completed.
After the course
To take the closed-track test (Class 6A learner’s licence) you must have held the 6R for at least one month and completed the course. The test takes about 15 minutes; the pass mark is 75%.
Gear
Full protective gear is mandatory during training (see the required gear guide).
To remember for the test
- At least 30 days; 16 h closed track, 10 h on the road.
- You must have held the 6R for at least one month before the closed-track test.
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Official sources
General information, current as of 2026-11-01. When in doubt, the official text prevails. Rules can change: check saaq.gouv.qc.ca.